Tocotrienols
"Tocotrienols are members of the vitamin E family. Like vitamin E, tocotrienols are potent antioxidants against lipid peroxidation (the damaging of fats by oxidation)."
"Tocotrienols are found primarily in the oil fraction of rice bran, palm fruit, barley, and wheat germ. Supplemental sources of tocotrienols are derived from rice bran oil and palm oil distillates. Tocotrienol supplements are available in capsules and tablets."
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"As it is not an essential nutrient, no deficiency state exists."
The typical recommendation is 140 to 360 mg per day. Most studies have used 200 mg daily.
No significant adverse effects have been reported with tocotrienols. Certain medicines may interact with tocotrienols. Refer to drug interactions for a list of those medicines.